Edward James Olmos joins 'Sons of Anarchy' spinoff 'Mayans MC'

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Sheri Elfman

Edward James Olmos attends the premiere of "The Big Short" as part of AFI Fest at TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on November 12, 2015. The actor will star in the "Sons of Anarchy" spinoff "Mayans MC." File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo

Edward James Olmos arrives on the red carpet at the world premiere of "2 Guns" at the SVA Theater in New York City on July 29, 2013. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo

Presenter Edward James Olmos on stage during the 2013 Billboard Latin Music Awards on April 25, 2013. File Photo by Gary I Rothstein/UPI | License Photo

Feb. 14 (UPI) --Edward James Olmos will star in Sons of Anarchy spinoff Mayans MC on FX. The new show was co-written by Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter and Elgin James. Sutter will also serve as director. The show is set in a post-Sons of Anarchy world.

Olmos, known for roles in Dexter, Battlestar Galactica, Agents of SHIELD and Miami Vice, will star as Felipe Rayes, the head of his family who aims to keep his past from his sons and lead them down a good path.

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Mayans MC was picked up in December and will follow EZ Reyes, a potential member in the Mayan MC charter as he struggles with his need for vengeance against the cartel.

Sons of Anarchy, which starred Charlie Hunnam, Katey Sagal and Mark Boone Junior, had a seven-season run from 2008 to 2014.